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Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag
TechCrunchThursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.
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What happened
Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.
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Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to AI and Friend.
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